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VP Picks, Judgement, and “Cronyism”

The other day, Pattie wrote an excellent article asking about whether or not the candidates’ choice for Vice President demonstrated the type of judgment we’ll see for their future political picks. I think it’s a valid question and one that should be explored further. The Pitbull with Lipstick One of the reasons I’ve heard for not voting for McCain is that vice presidential pick of his. It appears that she was chosen simply for being a conservative Christian woman that could at the very least appease the conservative right base of the Republican party. No doubt she doesn’t interview well … Continue reading →

VP Picks and Judgement

Tonight is the second debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. This and the Tina Fey send up of Sarah Palin in last week’s debate has got me thinking about the people chosen by the candidates. What do their choices reflect about their judgement? Much has been made about the VP choices, particularly McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin. Many in the media, and even McCain supporters have questioned the decision, with some even calling for her to step down. The biggest issue I’ve heard raised is her lack of knowledge and experience needed for the office she seeks. Some would … Continue reading →

What’s Next for Sarah Palin

Now that she is not going to be the first female Vice President of the United States, what is Sarah Palin up to other than governing the state of Alaska? (This image is a work of a U.S. Air Force Airman or employee, taken or made during the course of the person’s official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image or file is in the public domain.) Well, when she is not working on the state budget, she is fielding agent offers from William Morris Agency and such. There is talk of books deals, appearing in … Continue reading →